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ESSEX SAVINGS BANK FINANCES HVAC UPGRADE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACILITY
ESSEX SAVINGS BANK FINANCES HVAC UPGRADE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACILITY March 25th, 2025 – Essex, Connecticut – Essex Savings Bank donates $33,684 to Deep River Housing Authority (DRHA), which provides income-based elderly and disabled housing at Kirtland Commons. The Bank’s donation will be used to upgrade the facility’s ventilation and central air, a project which benefits Kirtland Commons’ 45 residents as well as staff and visitors. This contribution, which is made possible by the Neighborhood
Kathryn Genovese, CRC Invites You to An Expert Panel: Aging, Independence, and Wealth Protection
Kathryn Genovese, CRC® Invites You to an Expert Panel:AGING, INDEPENDENCE, AND WEALTH PROTECTION As we age, preserving our independence and securing our wealth becomes a top priority. That’s why I am excited to invite you to a special panel discussion with top experts in the fields of aging, insurance, legacy planning, and asset preservation. Thursday, May 15, 20255:30 PM – 7:30 PM ESTCafé Allegre725 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443 What to
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SCORE To Host Free Webinar on “Accessing Nonprofit Grants, Sponsorships, and Resources”
SCORE To Host Free Webinar on “Accessing Nonprofit Grants, Sponsorships, and Resources” With Support from: The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook DATE: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 TIME: 12:00 – 1:30 PM EDT LOCATION: Online webinar (Zoom) PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: REGISTER NOW After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar. Webinar attendees will receive a presentation PDF and a link to the webinar recording. SCORE Eastern CT
2nd Annual Bunny Hop
The Businesses of Main Street, Old Saybrook Host Their 2nd Annual Bunny Hop Purchase a $5 basket and stop by each participating business for a special treat to fill it! Only 150 baskets. Available April 12-19 at Cottage Flair and Maximus. Hop on down to Main Street on Saturday, April 19th from 11-4 to fill up your basket. Who will get the Golden Egg? One will be located in each business. Don't miss the Bunny hopping on Main Street!
13th Annual Fire House Food Drive
Please help local firefighters collect donations of non-perishable food for the 13th Annual Fire House Food Drive to benefit The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries (SSKP) Saturday, April 12th, 9am-1pm Old Saybrook Fire Dept.; Essex VFD; Westbrook VFD; Chester VFD; Clinton VFD; Deep River VFD; and North Madison VFD Robert's Food Center in North Madison; Stop & Shop in Old Saybrook and Clintion; Big Y in Old Saybrook and Clinton; and Walmart in Old Saybrook. Non-perishable food donations can be brought to
Bags & Blooms Fundraiser
On behalf of Carabetta Cares, Inc., I am excited to invite you to participate in our inaugural Bags & Blooms fundraiser, which will be held on May 1st, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the prestigious Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown, CT. This special evening will bring together community members, advocates, and professionals to celebrate health, wellness, and the power of giving back. At Carabetta Cares, we believe that giving is not just about making a donation—it’s about partnering with us to empower women &
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SCORE of Eastern Connecticut to Host Free Webinar on “Marketing Strategy and Customer Engagement”
SCORE of Eastern Connecticut to Host Free Webinar on “Marketing Strategy and Customer Engagement” With support from Guilford Savings Bank DATE: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 TIME: 12:00-1:30 PM EDT LOCATION: Online Webinar (Zoom) PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: REGISTER HERE After registering, you will receive a confirmation with information on how to join the webinar. Attendees will receive a pdf of the presentation slides and a link to the webinar recording. SCORE Eastern CT
Katey Walker Fine Jewelry is now available in store at Bergdorf Goodman!
Katey Walker Fine Jewelry is now available in store at Bergdorf Goodman!
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Free Webinar Panel on “Small Business Loans: Issues and Options” Presented by SCORE Eastern CT
Free Webinar Panel on “Small Business Loans: Issues and Options” Presented by SCORE Eastern CT With support from Andre Prost, Inc. DATE: Thursday, April 10, 2025 TIME: 12:00 – 1:30 PM EST LOCATION: Live on Zoom REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE: REGISTER NOW After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar. Webinar attendees will receive a presentation PDF and a link to the webinar recording. The Eastern CT chapter of SCORE
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SCORE To Host Free Webinar, “Market Your Small Business Using Podcasts”
SCORE To Host Free Webinar, “Market Your Small Business Using Podcasts” DATE: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 TIME: 5:30 – 7:00 PM EDT LOCATION: Online webinar (Zoom) PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: REGISTER NOW After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar. Webinar attendees will receive a presentation PDF and a link to the webinar recording. SCORE Eastern CT (https://www.score.org/easternct), Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, presents a free Small
ESSEX SAVINGS BANK DONATES $10,000 TO LOCAL YOUTH CHARITY
ESSEX SAVINGS BANK DONATES $10,000 TO LOCAL YOUTH CHARITY March 11th, 2025 – Essex, Connecticut – Essex Savings Bank donates $10,000 in honor of Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau’s 40th anniversary. The nonprofit organization helps the youth of Chester, Deep River, and Essex, addressing juvenile justice, crisis intervention, child welfare, mental health, positive youth development, and recreation. With this donation, the Bank supports TTYSB’s efforts to provide childcare assistance to ALICE (Asset Limited,
COMCAST UPGRADES SPEEDS FOR MORE THAN 20 MILLION XFINITY INTERNET CUSTOMERS FOR NO ADDITIONAL COST
COMCAST UPGRADES SPEEDS FOR MORE THAN 20 MILLION XFINITY INTERNET CUSTOMERS FOR NO ADDITIONAL COST New and Existing Xfinity Internet Customers Can Now Get a Line of Unlimited on Xfinity Mobile Included for a Year PHILADELPHIA – March 11, 2025 – Today Comcast announced that it has upgraded Xfinity Internet speeds for more than 20 million customers for no additional cost. Xfinity Internet tiers, and the NOW branded prepaid products, will benefit from 50 to 100 percent faster upload speeds than
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SCORE To Host Free Workshop: Small Business Sales Techniques
SCORE To Host Free Workshop: Small Business Sales Techniques DATE: Thursday, April 3, 2025 TIME: 5:30 to 7:00 PM EDT LOCATION: Online Webinar (Zoom) PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE: REGISTER NOW After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar. Webinar attendees will receive a presentation PDF and a link to the webinar recording. SCORE Eastern CT (https://www.score.org/easternct), Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, presents a free
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SCORE Eastern CT to Host Free Webinar On ''The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis
SCORE Eastern CT to Host Free Webinar On "The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis” With support from Guilford Savings Bank DATE: Tuesday, April 2, 2025 TIME: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT LOCATION: Online webinar (Zoom) REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: REGISTER NOW After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar. Webinar attendees will receive a presentation PDF and a link to the webinar recording. SCORE Eastern CT
Shoreline Happy Paws to celebrate 31st Professional Pet Sitters Week™ March 2-8
Shoreline Happy Paws to celebrate 31st Professional Pet Sitters Week™ March 2-8 Business owner, Adriana Valle, will use the annual observance to encourage local pet owners to learn more about the advantages of using a professional pet care company and highlight the enrichment professional pet-care services provide. Shoreline Happy Paws encourages pet parents to join them in celebrating the 31st Annual Professional Pet Sitters Week, March 2-8 2025. Professional Pet Sitters Week (PPSW) was introduced by
Old Saybrook Garden Club Scholarship Program
$2,000 Scholarship Old Saybrook Garden ClubAre you a graduating high school senior or know one that will be? We would love to hear from you! Please contact us at osgardenclubscholarship@gmail.com to receive an application.The Old Saybrook Garden Club will award a $2000 scholarship for 2024-2025 school year to a high school senior or undergraduate student who wants to further their education in any of the following, or any other field related to environmental science:Botany, City Planning, Conservation,
Nautilus Architects of Old Lyme Awarded Best of Houzz 2025
NAUTILUS ARCHITECTS of OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT Awarded Best of Houzz 2025 Annual award celebrates the top-rated and most admired home remodeling and design professionals across the global Houzz community OLD LYME, CT, February 24, 2025 – Nautilus Architects of Old Lyme, CT has won a “Best of Houzz” award for Design and Customer Service on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design, empowering industry professionals and their clients with all-in-one project management and design software.
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Saybrook Point Resort & Marina Debuts Exclusive New Butler Service for Its Two Historic Guesthouses
Old Saybrook, Connecticut, Dec. 4, 2024 — Saybrook Point Resort & Marina announced the launch of its exclusive butler service, now available to guests of the resort’s Tall Tales and Three Stories guesthouses. Customized to address each visitor’s preferences, this new service can encompass an array of activities, including private check-ins, special welcome cocktails, individually curated itineraries and all spa, dining and transportation arrangements.“Personalized service and attention to every detail have
Igniting Business Growth Through Data Insights
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, data has emerged as an invaluable asset with the potential to drive meaningful growth. Businesses that strategically transform raw data into actionable insights can secure a significant advantage, positioning themselves ahead of competitors. Effective data utilization not only uncovers key trends but also enhances the ability to make informed, agile decisions. The modern enterprise thrives on this continual optimization of business intelligence, where staying
Elevate Your Hustle: Adobe Tools to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
This Women’s Small Business Month, we’re celebrating the tools that are fueling the success of women entrepreneurs everywhere. Running a business requires balancing countless responsibilities, and Adobe Acrobat is here to help streamline the journey. From simplifying document workflows to enhancing team communication, Acrobat is designed to help entrepreneurs work smarter, not harder. These intuitive tools make day-to-day tasks seamless, allowing business owners to dedicate their time to what truly
Thriving Together: Proven Tactics for Small Business Partnerships
In the fast-paced world of small businesses, effective collaboration isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential for survival and growth. From leveraging digital platforms to maintaining a unified vision, the following strategies will not only bolster transparency and trust but also drive innovation and productivity. Read on to learn how to elevate your small business partnerships to new heights.Clear Channels Ignite Collaboration Brilliance Establishing clear and open communication channels is crucial for
